Red bugs - sentinel???? (1 Viewer)

[Scfrady]

Red bugs - yep I got them in all three tanks
Looking for a whole tank solutions - google and searched all the forums and it looks like interceptor is the go to solution - bad news is that interceptor is no longer manufactured and has been replaced with sentinel. I have only found a few posts on using sentinel in a reef tank. "Mostly positive" just not enough to make me throw sentinel into my tanks


Has anyone used sentinel in there system to remove red bugs? Did it work?


Thanks

 

[Scfrady]

Or is there something else I should use?

 

[ReefMaster32787]

What kind of red bugs? Got a picture?

 

[Scfrady]

Can't get a pic - used a Magnifying Glass - match up to web pics
Red little bugs ​

 

[ReefMaster32787]

Is this the picture? Its the only one I can see thats related to saltwater or tanks in general when I punch in "red little bugs"

 

[Scfrady]

Like this

 

[ReefMaster32787]

I did a quick recon and basically found the same info. you found. I haven't had these but It may not hurt to try a wrasse if you haven't already. Also, I have seen a few posts about people using insecticide available at the local hardware store to rid unwanted pests. I wouldn't have mentioned it but I may not be so different from dog pills. Forget the brand though maybe someone else knows something about it.

 

[ReefMaster32787]

"Tegastes Acroporanus" is there name. May also try to navigate Wetwebmedia.com for them. There my go-to when I can't figure things out. good luck

Ok just read that there are no know fish available to treat this problem.

 

[SillySphynx24]

"Tegastes Acroporanus" is there name. May also try to navigate Wetwebmedia.com for them. There my go-to when I can't figure things out. good luck

Ok just read that there are no know fish available to treat this problem.

I think I read once that some type of pipefish helps with them, but I'm lot really sure. If Sentinel is ok to try, I have plenty I'd be willing to trade.

 

[toefu]

ultimately, red bugs is one of the few things where u pretty much have to nuke the tank. Interceptor being discontinued is news to me, but natural predators simply doesn't cut it when it comes to red bugs.

 

[steveb]

If you can remove the SPS (I believe its acropora sp. only) you can treat with Bayer or Ivermectin

Use of Ivermectin to Control Red Bugs (Tegastes acroporanus) - Reef Central Online Community

Aquarium Corals: Stony Coral Parasites: Red and Black Bugs: Identification Guide, Preventive Measures, and a Review of Treatment Protocols ? Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog

 

[Scfrady]

Corals are encrusted - all three tank have the bugs

Talked to the VET this AM got a 6 pack Sential
100 Gals of water mixed on standby
fresh carton on the ready
** dosing the frag tank tonight***
I will report if the treatment if it works
toes crossed

 

[Traclly Le Tran]

good luck with that.

 

[Scfrady]

Mixed it up and poured it in the frag tank
Waiting

 

[RR-MAN]

Ouch sorry man. Good luck with the treatment.

 

[Ostentum]

I have interceptor at home if you need any

 

[Scfrady]

Jason thanks for the offer
Sential treatment
I mixed up about 1/2 of a crushed pill in some water @ 7pm last night
6:30 am started the carbon and the air on the skimmer
dead one cleaner shrimp and one acro crab (tank was still dark and I had go to work)
got home at 6pm inspected the tank red bugs gone- yes they are gone
did a big water change - loaded fresh carbon - corals are starting to look happy again
nothing else died- snails are ok

long term ?? So far life is good
going to wait another 24 hrs and treat the other two tanks

 

[ReefMaster32787]

Awesome news! Maybe even congratulations... Hopefully it will hold up which I am sure it will. This will help many more people in the future. As the interceptor stock pile disappears we will have something new to turn to. Thanks, sorry it had to be your tank....?

 

[Scfrady]

Update
no red bugs and the corals/ fish/ snails are doing great

 

[steveb]

Cool its good that your vet was willing to give it to for off label use.